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University Center at McLennan Community College

Rebecca Long

Associate Director, University Center at MCC

rlong@mclennan.edu, 254-299-8378, MAC 124
- B.S., Communications, Tarleton State University
- M.A., Communications, Tarleton State University
Annette Scott

Director, University Center at MCC

ahscott@mclennan.edu, 254-299-8380, MAC 126
- A.A.S., McLennan Community College
- B.A.A.S., Business, Tarleton State University
- M.S., Management and Leadership, Tarleton State University

Brooke Uptmore

University Center Technician, University Center at MCC

buptmore@mclennan.edu, 254-299-8383, MAC 126
- BA Corporate Communication, Baylor University
- MA Communication Studies, Health Communication Focus, Texas State University

Tarleton State University

Curtis Atchley

Instructor, Accounting, Finance and Economics

catchley@tarleton.edu, 254-299-8785, MAC 213
- BS in Business Management, Friends University
- MS in Accounting, Tabor College
Brooke Beatty

MSN, RN

beatty@tarleton.edu, 254-299-8322, LA 219
Darla Beaty

Assistant Professor and Advisor, Social Work

ddbeaty@tarleton.edu, 254-299-8268, LA 117C
- BA Stephen F. Austin State University, English
- MSW UT Arlington, Social Work
- PhD University of Houston, Social Work
Lisa Colvin

Assistant Professor, Curriculum and Instruction, Tarleton State Univeristy

colvin@tarleton.edu, 254-299-8841, MAC 221
- B. S. Elementary Education, University of North Texas
- M. Ed. Elementary Education, University of North Texas
- Ed. D. Educational Leadership, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Clint Dennard

Tarleton State University Outreach Services; Advisor, Program Manager, Instructor

dennard@tarleton.edu, 254-299-8796, MAC 103
- BS, Psychology, Tarleton State University
- MS, Counseling Psychology, Tarleton State University
Kyle Eichas

Associate Professor Department of Psychology and Counseling

eichas@tarleton.edu, 254-299-8974, MWF 228
- Ph. D. Developmental Psychology, Florida International University
Anna Fox

Assistant Professor, Curriculum and Instruction

afox@tarleton.edu, 254-299-8211, MAC 219
- BS Oklahoma State University, Early Childhood Education
- MS Emporia State University, Curriculum & Instruction
- Ed. D University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Educational Leadership
Shannon Hankhouse

Director of Waco Programs & Assistant Professor, Tarleton State University

hankhouse@tarleton.edu, 254-299-8316, MAC 102
- BA Criminal Justice, University of South Florida
- Master's in Criminal Justice, University of South Carolina
- Ed. D. Higher Education Leadership, Nova Southeastern University

Russ Higham

Associate Professor, Educational Leadership Program Doctoral Faculty

higham@tarleton.edu, 254-299-8375, LA 106
- B.S. Texas A&M University - College Station
- M. Ed. Texas A&M University - College Station
- Ph. D. Illinois State University
Ryan Holliman

PhD, LPC-S

holliman@tarleton.edu, 254-299-8986, MWF 230
- BA, English Literature, University of North Texas
- M.Ed., Counseling, University of North Texas
- Ph.D. Counseling, University of North Texas
Kimberly Jaska

Advisor, Program Manager Interdisciplinary Studies Outreach and Off-campus Programs

jaska@tarleton.edu, 254-299-8886, MAC 104
- BBA, Marketing, University of Texas in Arlington
- MS Counseling Psychology, Tarleton State University
David Notgrass

Associate Professor Tarleton State University

notgrass@tarleton.edu, 254-299-8528, LA 108
- A.A.S., McLennan Community College
- B.A.A.S, Dallas Baptist University
- M.B.A., Dallas Baptist Unviersity
- Ph. D. Leadership Studies, Dallas Baptist University
Natalie Oliver

Instructor

ngoliver@tarleton.edu, 254-299-8572, MAC 117B
- MSW at Baylor
- MSG (Gerontology) at Baylor
- BBA at Baylor
Dan Puhl

CPA, Instructor and Undergraduate Accounting Advisor

puhl@tarleton.edu, 254-299-8252, MAC 212
- M.S. Accounting, Liberty University
Kim Rynearson

Professor & Department Head, Department of Psychological Sciences

rynearson@tarleton.edu, 817-732-7300
- BA, University of Texas-Austin
- MA, Texas Tech University
- Ph. D. Cognitive Psychology, Texas Tech University
Callie Smith

Admissions Counselor

cfsmith@tarleton.edu, 254-299-8838, MAC 216
- B.S. Agricultural Services & Development, Tarleton State University
Chris Wilder

Assistant Professor, Counseling, Tarleton State University

WILDER@tarleton.edu, 254-299-8321, MWF 230
- B.S. Composite Social Science, McMurry University
- M.Ed. Counseling and Student Services, University of North Texas
- Ph.D. Counseling, University of North Texas

Texas Tech University

Andrea Button-Schnick

Assistant Professor of Practice in Sociology, Texas Tech University at Waco

andrea.button@ttu.edu, 806-834-3749, MAC 208
- B.A. Sociology, Stephen F. Austin State University
- M.A. Sociology, Kansas State University
- Ph.D. Sociology, Kansas State University
Deanna Calder

Academic Advisor, Texas Tech University at Waco

deanna.calder@ttu.edu, 254-299-8324, MAC 119
- BBA Management and Marketing, Baylor University
- M.S. in Education, Higher Education & Student Affairs ,Baylor University
Jordan Canales

Academic Advisor, TTU

jorcanal@ttu.edu, 806-834-6710, MAC 228
- AA Sociology, Diablo Valley College
- BA Sociology, University of Nevada Reno
Rebecca Larsen

Regional Site Manager for Political Science, Texas Tech University at Waco

rebecca.larsen@ttu.edu, 806-834-8884, MAC 227
- B.S., Print Media, The University of Texas at El Paso
- M.S., Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin
- MPAff, Public Affairs, The University of Texas at Austin
Anthony LaStrape

Assistant Professor of Practice, College of Media and Communication, Texas Tech at Waco

anthony.lastrape@ttu.edu, 806-834-4021, FOB 202
- B. A. University Studies, Texas Tech University
- M.A. Communication Studies, Texas State University
- Ed. D. Educational Leadership, Tarleton State University
Esther Lee

Instructor of Anthropology, Texas Tech University at Waco

Esther.lee@ttu.edu, 806-834-5994, MAC 225
- B.A., Biology, Ancient Studies, Saint Olaf College
- M.Sc., Biomolecular Archaeology, The University of Manchester (UK)
- Ph.D. Anthropology, Binghamton University
Amanda Leshikar

Administrative Assistant, Texas Tech University at Waco

amanda.leshikar@ttu.edu, 254-299-8324, MAC 123
- B.A.A.S., Applied Leadership, Texas Tech University
- A.A.S., Radiologic Technology, McLennan Community College
- A.A., General Studies, McLennan Community College
Stephanie Lockwood

Professor of Practice, Texas Tech University at Waco

Stephanie.lockwood@ttu.edu, 806-834-0236, FOB 217
- A.A.S. Avionic Systems Technology, Community College of the Air Force
- B.S. Geology, Eastern New Mexico University
- M.S. Biology, Eastern New Mexico University
- Ph.D. Biology, Texas Tech University

Melissa Lohr

Academic Advisor, Texas Tech University at Waco

Melissa.Lohr@ttu.edu, 254-299-8324, MAC 122
- B.A. Sociology, Baylor University
- M.S.Ed Curriculum & Instruction, Baylor University
Dustin McDunn

Assistant Professor of Practice, College of Media and Communication, Texas Tech at Waco

dustin.mcdunn@ttu.edu, 803-834-7988, MAC 209
- B.A. Broadcast Journalism, University of Montana
- M.A. Communications, University of Hawaii
Suresh Mummadi

Instructor of Chemistry, Texas Tech University at Waco

suresh.mummadi@ttu.edu, 806-834-0723, FOB 205
- B.S. Chemistry, Osmania University
- M.S. Chemistry, Banaras Hindu University
- Ph. D. Chemistry, Texas Tech University
Julie Parlos

Assistant Professor of Practice, Texas Tech University at Waco

julie.parlos@ttu.edu, 806-834-8440, FOB 220
- B.S. Biology, University of Louisiana
- M.S. Wildlife Ecology, Texas State University
- Ph.D. Biology, Texas Tech University
Brandi Ray

Site Coordinator/Instructor College of Education, Texas Tech University at Waco

brandi.ray@ttu.edu, 806-742-2179, MAC 234
- B.A. Communication Studies / English, Texas Tech University
- M.S. Educational Leadership, Tarleton State University
- Ed.D Curriculum and Instruction, Baylor University
Harinder Singh

Research Associate, Texas Tech University at Waco

harinder.singh@ttu.edu, 806-834-4896, FOB 212
- BS, Biotechnology, Punjab Technical University
- MS, Biology, California State University Fresno
Lewis Snell

Director, Texas Tech University at Waco

lewis.snell@ttu.edu, 254-299-8288, MAC 116
- B.S. Biology, Southwestern University
- M.S. Zoology, Texas Tech University
- Ph. D. Zoology, Miami University